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2. LEAD RESEARCH, KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT, AND DISSEMINATION ON PACET-SPECIFIC TOPICS:

• Conduct frontier research applying futuristic thinking/futures literacy and applied research to enhance people’s livelihood;
• Promote the effective use of scientific knowledge available at UNU-VIE and UNU-EHS in addressing global and emergent issues relevant to PACET’s research agenda;
• Publish research findings in collaboration with colleagues at UNU-VIE, UNU-EHS and other institutions, through international peer-reviewed journals and book chapters;
• Disseminate PACET’s research to broader, non-academic audiences via diverse formats including, media interviews, writing op-eds and social media engagement in close collaboration with the UNU-VIE Communication Unit.

4. CONDUCT EDUCATION AND TRAINING INITIATIVES:

• Conceptualize, design and manage e-learning activities related to PACET projects and capacity building at UNU-VIE in collaboration with relevant UNU-EHS divisions;
• (Co-)supervise Master’s and PhD students at UNU-VIE and UNU-EHS.

1) EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Ph.D. in environmental sciences, natural sciences or another relevant field

2) REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least five (5) years of working experience in environmental sciences, natural sciences, research management, some of which preferably in an international and multi-cultural environment;
• Experience in networking with research and research policy stakeholders;
• Experience in fundraising;
• Knowledge in managing administrative and financial management processes;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Experience working in Africa.
  Other desirable skills: Excellent communication and didactic skills; initiative, strong conceptual abilities; sound judgment; resilience; excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and various stakeholders; excellent leadership and team spirit.

3) LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in English is required;
• Fluency in French desired;
• Knowledge of an additional UN official working language is an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall authority of the UNU Vice-Rector in Europe/Director of UNU-EHS, the Head of the PACET Division at UNU-VIE is responsible for the following: